News from 2025
Gig economy report reveals first quarter trends for 2025 in rideshare and food delivery
By Flexible Work News | May 5, 2025
The first quarter of 2025 marked a shift from the holiday rush to the quieter winter months in the gig economy, affecting rideshare and food delivery earnings across the U.S. Analysts examined seasonal slowdowns, weather patterns, and consumer...
Instacart acquires Wynshop to boost enterprise technology solutions
By Flexible Work News | May 4, 2025
Instacart, North America's leading grocery technology firm, announced the acquisition of Wynshop, an e-commerce solutions provider for top grocers and retailers including Wakefern and Pattison.
Instacart announces financial results for Q1 2025
By Flexible Work News | May 4, 2025
Instacart announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025.
President Trump on tipping reform: 'We're going to have no tax on tips from now on'
By A. B. Bamburg | May 2, 2025
Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, announced his intention to eliminate federal taxes on tip income during a campaign event in Nevada.
ACLU of Colorado Policy Consultant: HB 25-1291 requires 'a person to be removed from their source of income'
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | May 2, 2025
Natasha Burke, a policy consultant for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado, expressed concerns that House Bill 25-1291 would undermine drivers' due process rights and allow private companies to make punitive decisions without...
Liveops agent Jerome excels in healthcare and finance support roles
By Flexible Work News | May 2, 2025
Jerome, a customer service agent, has been recognized for his exemplary performance in supporting a healthcare provider support program and a tax preparation software client.
Enclave Coworking secures $4.2M for national expansion
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Enclave Coworking has successfully closed a $4.2 million Series A funding round, aimed at supporting its national expansion plans.
Airbnb reports strong Q1 2025 results and announces upcoming expansion plans
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Airbnb released its first-quarter financial results for 2025 today.
AWS powers AI innovation at Chiang Mai University to transform education
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, has announced a partnership with Chiang Mai University (CMU), a public research institution in Thailand, to develop cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence platforms.
Krungsri speeds up cloud migration over 50% with AWS generative AI assistance
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Bank of Ayudhya PCL, commonly known as Krungsri, is expediting its cloud migration using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Writer launches Palmyra X5 model with one million tokens context window
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
Writer has unveiled its latest foundation model, Palmyra X5, which boasts a one million token context window and is designed to be highly efficient and cost-effective.
LSEG strengthens partnership with AWS as preferred cloud provider
By Flexible Work News | May 1, 2025
LSEG has announced the extension of its long-term collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
New Colorado bill aims to strengthen rideshare consumer protections
By A. K. Howerter | Apr 30, 2025
The Colorado General Assembly has announced House Bill 25-1291, which seeks to expand consumer protections and impose new operational requirements on transportation network companies in the state.
Treasury Secretary on tax relief for tipped workers: 'Promises made, promises kept'
By K. R. Nelson | Apr 30, 2025
Scott Bessent, United States Secretary of the Treasury, announced via a post on X that tariff revenue will be used to fund immediate tax relief measures.
Enterprise leaders urged to embrace flexible customer service models amid rising uncertainties
By Flexible Work News | Apr 30, 2025
In the current business climate, unpredictability is a constant force challenging enterprises.
OPINION: Oregon’s SB1166 risks repeating Washington’s rideshare mistakes: Higher fares, fewer trips, lower driver earnings
By Michael Wolfe | Apr 30, 2025
The Oregon State Legislature is currently considering SB1166, a bill which is purported to establish regulations of rideshare companies which will raise rideshare driver pay and provided needed benefits to drivers.
Oregon Senate Bill 1166 expands regulations on rideshare platforms, adding new oversight and cost mandates
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Apr 29, 2025
The Oregon Legislative Assembly has announced Senate Bill 1166, which aims to establish minimum compensation for ride-share drivers and implement stricter deactivation protocols.
IBC Group founder on Uber's Colorado ultimatum: 'A deeply flawed proposal'
By A. C. Benavides | Apr 29, 2025
Mario Nawfal, Founder of IBC Group, said that Uber's threat to exit Colorado over proposed rideshare safety legislation highlights significant concerns about privacy and operational feasibility.
StudyFinds reveals how digital tipping is revolutionizing everyday generosity
By A. C. Benavides | Apr 29, 2025
StudyFinds, a consumer research outlet, has announced findings on how digital tipping is influencing consumer behavior, tax revenue, and business practices.
Common Sense Institute: Ending Colorado TNC worker income by 2030 would cost over 46,000 jobs
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Apr 29, 2025
The Common Sense Institute has reported that ceasing income for Colorado Transportation Network Company (TNC) workers by 2030 could lead to a reduction in employment by 46,027 jobs and a decrease in GDP by $4.7 billion.